Tippins Foundation
Historical FunderPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-6282382 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$564K
Organizations funded86
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$384K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | TIPPINS FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 209 4TH AVENUE, PITTSBURGH PA 15222 |
| Phone | 4123910300 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN-PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION AND THE REASON FOR THE REQUEST. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
15% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburghupmc | Pittsburgh, PA | Medical research | $75,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh Panther Labworks | Pittsburgh, PA | Entrepreneurial education | $70,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Disaster relief | $30,000 |
| Brother's Brother Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | Disaster relief | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Pittsburgh, PA | Human services | $25,000 |
| Upmc Cancer Centers Dept of Urology | Pittsburgh, PA | Medical research | $25,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Southwestern Pa | Bridgeville, PA | Youth program | $20,000 |
| Pittsburgh Opera | Pittsburgh, PA | Arts & culture | $16,000 |
| Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship | Pittsburgh, PA | Entrepreneurial education | $15,000 |
| Trade Institute of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Education | $15,000 |
| Blind and Vision Rehabilitation | Pittsburgh, PA | Human services | $10,000 |
| Eco-Soap Bank | Pittsburgh, PA | Human services | $10,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | Duquesne, PA | Human services | $10,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Education | $10,000 |
| Light of Life Ministries | Pittsburgh, PA | Human services | $10,000 |
| No Dog Left Behind | West Mifflin, PA | Animal aid | $10,000 |
| The Children's Institute | Pittsburgh, PA | Human services | $10,000 |
| World Research Foundation | Sedona, AZ | Medical education | $10,000 |
| North Carolina State University Foundation | Raleigh, NC | Education | $6,000 |
| Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Human services | $6,000 |
| Foundation for Free Enterprise Education | Erie, PA | Entrepreneurial education | $5,560 |
| American Red Cross of Southwestern Pa | Pittsburgh, PA | Human services | $5,000 |
| Animal Friends | Pittsburgh, PA | Animal aid | $5,000 |
| Bethlehem Haven | Pittsburgh, PA | Human services | $5,000 |
| Bread of Life Food Pantry | Pittsburgh, PA | Human services | $5,000 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | Hospital | $5,000 |
| Conservative Partnership Institute | Washington, DC | Education | $5,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | Pittsburgh, PA | Medical research | $5,000 |
| Gary Sinese Foundation | Woodland Hills, CA | Human services | $5,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh, PA | Human services | $5,000 |
| Humane Animal Rescue | Pittsburgh, PA | Animal aid | $5,000 |
| Magee Women's Research Institute and Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | Medical research | $5,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | Alexandria, VA | Education | $5,000 |
| The Watson Instititue | Sewickley, PA | Human services | $5,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence | Pittsburgh, PA | Entrepreneurial education | $5,000 |
| Fern Hollow Nature Center | Sewickley, PA | Land conservation | $3,500 |
| Auberle - Ward Home | Mckeesport, PA | Human services | $3,000 |
| Big Brothers and Sisters | Pittsburgh, PA | Human services | $3,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Western Pa | Pittsburgh, PA | Youth program | $3,000 |
| Friendship Circle | Pittsburgh, PA | Human services | $3,000 |
| Parkinson Foundation of Western Pennsylvania | Bellevue, PA | Medical research | $3,000 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra | Pittsburgh, PA | Arts & culture | $3,000 |
| Presbyterian Senior Care | Oakmont, PA | Health care | $3,000 |
| Sarah Heinz House | Pittsburgh, PA | Youth programs | $3,000 |
| Allegheny College | Meadville, PA | Education | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association (National) | Chicago, IL | Medical research | $2,500 |
| LA Roche University | Pittsburgh, PA | Education | $2,500 |
| Lindsay Theater | Sewickley, PA | Arts & culture | $2,500 |
| Travis Manion Foundation | Doylestown, PA | Human services | $2,500 |
| Loyalhanna Association | Ligonier, PA | Public safety | $2,416 |
| Circles Sharpsburg Co Faith UMC | Pittsburgh, PA | Human services | $2,000 |
| Family Hospice and Palliative Care | Pittsburgh, PA | Health care | $2,000 |
| Life's Work of Western Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh, PA | Human services | $2,000 |
| Myelin Repair Foundation | Saratoga, CA | Medical research | $2,000 |
| Pittsburgh Action Against Rape- Paar | Pittsburgh, PA | Human services | $2,000 |
| Allepo Township Vfc | Sewickley, PA | Public safety | $1,000 |
| Angel's Place | Pittsburgh, PA | Human services | $1,000 |
| Blood Science Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | Medical research | $1,000 |
| Boulder Crest Retreat Foundation | Bluemont, VA | Human services | $1,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Laurel Highlands | Pittsburgh, PA | Youth program | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 86 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $564,476 | 86 |
| 2023 | $539,935 | 87 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541349349101519
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6282382
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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